Huawei nova 10 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Huawei nova 10 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $450 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 53/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 227g).
Huawei nova 10
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Lighter: 168g vs 227g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $450
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 20 points higher (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Huawei nova 10 — 38/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (90/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×73.9×6.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $420 |
Huawei nova 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova 10
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei nova 10
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 10 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei nova 10 by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $30. Redmi K90 Ultra was $30 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (78/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 by 20 points (73/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 10 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 10 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.